Speulder- en Sprielderbosch, Nature reserve in Veluwe region, Netherlands
Speulder- en Sprielderbosch is a forest area in the Veluwe region featuring unusually twisted and bent trees that grow throughout the woodland. The trees create natural corridors and form a dense network of walking paths across the ancient landscape.
Medieval villagers selectively harvested straight trees for timber and construction, leaving behind the curved specimens that now define the forest. This centuries-long practice of selective cutting shaped the unusual character of the woodland today.
The forest maintains strong connections with surrounding communities through seasonal markets, local breweries, and traditional Dutch outdoor recreational activities.
Marked trails begin at Sprielderweg 204 with routes ranging from 6 to 16 kilometers through varied terrain. The area welcomes both hikers and cyclists looking for trails of different difficulty levels.
The woodland earned the name 'dancing forest' because of its many naturally twisted beech and oak trees forming irregular shapes. These contorted trees appear throughout the area in surprising variety.
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